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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,641.60, 257,462.40 and 87,660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,641.60, 257,462.40 and 87,660.80 is: 131,491.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,641.60 : 257,462.40 = 87,660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,641.60/257,462.40 = 87,660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,641.60x = 257,462.40 × 87,660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,641.60x = 22,569,359,953.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,569,359,953.92/171,641.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,491.20

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